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		PROGRAMS & SERVICES: CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT / SAFE & HEALTHY SCHOOLS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Updated 1/19/10)     OVERVIEW       The physical education consultant provides professional development, technical assistance and resources to schools for the development and implementation of standards-based curricula, instruction and assessment. Physical education curricular materials are available for loan through the Health Education Resource Center (HERC) located at the Department of Education in Montpelier. A competitive grant also funds the purchase and implementation of heart rate monitors in high school physical education. Physical education provides regular moderate to vigorous exercise for students through a variety of sports, games and lifetime physical activities. Graduates of an exemplary, sequential physical education program will be able to evaluate their own physical fitness, set goals, and use their physical activity knowledge and skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Curriculum and assessment in this content area is to be based on the Physical Education Grade Expectations which are divided into four areas of learning: knowledge/motor skills, physical fitness, affective qualities and social interaction. The Physical Education Grade Expectations are more specific statements of the Vermont standards in Vermont Framework of Standards & Learning Opportunities. These learning outcomes are organized by grade clusters (pre-K and K; 1 and 2, 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; and 9-12). The purpose of using grade clusters is to provide additional flexibility for alignment of local curriculum and local comprehensive assessment systems.     LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 1/19/10)       Act 161 Implementation Report for 2006 This January 15, 2006 report summarizes the status of implementation of Act 161 of the 2004 Legislature, an act promoting wellness in Vermont schools. Act 161: An Act Relating to Nutrition Policy in Vermont Schools View the text of the act as enacted into law. Act 161 Wellness Grants for 2006-2007 Twenty-six schools applied for the ’06-’07 School Wellness Grant program. A total of $30,000 was awarded to fund fourteen projects. View a list of recipients and program descriptions. For more information contact Lindsay Simpson, Physical Education Consultant. Wellness Programs and Funding Sources This document provides a list of school and community programs which have the potential to improve childhood wellness and available funds for schools and communities that wish to develop wellness programs. Health Education Resource Centers (HERCs) The Vermont Department of Education operates a Health Education Resource Center (HERC) that maintains a variety of pre-K-12 health education materials. Currently practicing school and community-based health educators may borrow curricula, books, reference resources, models & kits and audio-visual materials. Heart Rate Monitor Grant Awards for 2009-2010 Three Vermont high schools were granted a total of $26,993 to purchase and implement heart rate monitor equipment and software for physical education: Leland and Gray Union High School, Middlebury Union High School, and Rutland Senior High School. View the department press release dated January 5, 2010. Physical Education Grade Expectations A grade expectation (GE) is a stated objective that relates directly to a Vermont standard and associated evidences. A GE differentiates performance on content knowledge or skills between adjacent grade levels and describe clearly what students will do to show that they understand a designated concept. As a set, GEs should lead to focused, coherent, and developmentally appropriate instruction without narrowing the curriculum and can be used for local curriculum and assessment development. The GEs also are offered in the following formats: Physical Education Grade Expectations Physical Education Grade Expectations Physical Education Resources View descriptions and links to resources related to curriculum and assessment, professional associations and grants. Vermont Physical Education Blog This blog is intended to forward conversation about physical education in Vermont. It is through this medium that news, ideas and resources for physical education will be shared. Comments or questions are welcomed and encouraged. After all, this is the purpose of a blog! Please note, however, that the discussion will be moderated. Vermont’s Riverdeep Learning Village This Web site is a free, searchable, on-line, curricular materials database including unit plans, lesson plans, assessments and other resources for physical education which are aligned with the Vermont Grade Expectations for Physical Education.     CONTACT INFORMATION       Lindsay Simpson, Physical Education Consultant (802) 828-1461 (P) (802) 828-0573 (F) lindsay.simpson@state.vt.us             Content Areas: Arts | Enrichment | Health Education | History & Social Sciences Information Technology | Literacy | Mathematics Non-native Languages | Physical Education | Science Curriculum & Assessment Safe & Healthy Schools: Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Child Nutrition Programs | Driver & Traffic Safety Education Health Education | HIV Prevention Physical Education | Physical Activity Safe Schools | School Health Services Safe & Healthy Schools PDF files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. 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